52 Faces of Community highlights Melissa Lewis
Melissa Lewis a mental health professional advocates individuality and recovery guiding people to build on strengths. A Western Carolina graduate she founded Creekside Recreational Therapy Services in 2009 and works across Carteret Craven Jones Lenoir Onslow and Pamlico counties while teaching wellness and peer support.
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Western Carolina University
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Raleigh
New Bern
Swansboro
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Melissa’s lifetime service spans many roles and causes
Melissa, active since 2001, works across six counties in roles at church, school booster groups, theater, Girl Scouts, and nonprofit Creekside Recreational Therapy Services. She drives buses, coordinates events, supports NBHS theater, leads peer workshops, and mentors families while aiding hurricane relief efforts and adult mental health care.
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52 Faces highlights Craven County volunteers in Sun Journal
The 52 Faces program recognizes unsung heroes through weekly Sun Journal features and NewBernJ.com posts, part of the Jefferson Awards celebrating everyday good deeds. Nomination details are shared for residents making a difference in Craven County.
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